controversy

Example Sentences

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West's European comeback tour had already provoked controversy prior to the furore in Britain.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

West said earlier on Tuesday he "would be grateful" to meet members of the Jewish community in the UK after controversy over his booking.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The IRS’s technological reach is growing, according to attorney Alyssa Whatley, director of tax controversy at Frost Law.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

The controversy intensified as attention turned to how the remarks were handled afterward.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The resulting mistrust would keep the loyalty oath controversy boiling for more than two years, during which Berkeleys reputation as an academic sanctuary was immeasurably damaged.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik